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Institution Address:

Office of Student Affairs

3900 University Blvd WTB 120

Tyler

Texas

75799-6600

United States

Program Location:

Texas

Admissions Office Contact(s):

Name: Patty Bell
Title: Student Affairs Coordinator
Office: Office of Student Affairs, WT Brookshire Hall, Room 120
Phone (Work): 903-566-6128
Email: pbell@uttyler.edu

Institutional Website:

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Program Application Deadline

Application Deadline:

What is the application deadline for your program?

March 1, 2021

Does your institution participate in Early Decision?

Program Information

Please select the appropriate ACPE accreditation status for your institution from the list below:

Full Accreditation

Satellite/Branch campuses:

None

Does your program follow the AACP Cooperative Admissions Guidelines?

Yes

Is your institution public or private?

Public

Is your institution part of an academic health center?

Academic Term Type:

Semester (2 terms per academic year)

Program Structure:

What is the primary program structure for the Pharm.D. curriculum?

* 2 - 4

Is a Baccalaureate degree required or preferred for admissions?

Not Required

Alternative Enrollment Options:

Does your institution have alternative enrollment options available?

Last Entering Class

Total number of Pharm.D. seats filled in the last P1 entering class:

Upcoming Entering Class

Anticipated number of Total Pharm.D. seats available in the upcoming P1 entering class:

Anticipated number of early assurance students advancing to the P1 year in the upcoming entering class:

Dual and Concurrent Degrees

Dual Degree:

Does your institution offer a dual degree program, as defined above?

Does your institution offer a concurrent, double, or second degree program, as defined above?

Program Description

THE BEN AND MAYTEE FISCH COLLEGE OF PHARMACY The Fisch College of Pharmacy is housed in the W.T. Brookshire Hall, a state-of-the-art building, specifically designed to encourage student-faculty interaction, support our innovative teaching, and includes a variety of student-centered study spaces. The College uses Team-Based Learning (TBL) as our primary teaching/learning method. In TBL, students are accountable for learning fundamental concepts outside the classroom and applying these in class to solve real-world problems. For more information: https://www.uttyler.edu/pharmacy

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GPA and Credit Hour Criteria

Minimum Overall GPA:

2.5

Minimum Prerequisite GPA:

N/A

Total number of college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

Total number of basic science college SEMESTER HOURS that must be completed prior to matriculation:

Course Prerequisites

List of Course Prerequisites:

Course Subject	Course Title	Semester Hours (Min)
Chemistry	Chemistry I (inorganic) with lab	4
Chemistry	Chemistry II (inorganic) with lab	4
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology I with lab for science majors	4
Biology/Biological Science	General Biology II with lab for science majors	4
Communication / Speech (Verbal)	Fundamentals of Speech	3
Microbiology	Microbiology with lab for science majors	4
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry I with lab	4
Chemistry	Organic Chemistry II with lab	4
Math	Calculus I	3
Anatomy & Physiology	Human Anatomy and Physiology I with lab	4
Anatomy & Physiology	Human Anatomy and Physiology II with lab	4

When do applicants need to complete all course prerequisites prior to enrollment (e.g. date or term)?

May 31, 2021 unless approval for summer coursework obtained from the Office of Student Affairs

Enter any additional information regarding course prerequisites:

PHARMACY PREREQUISITES
* Pharmacy prerequisites: All prerequisite coursework must be completed by end of Spring term prior to Fall admission. Requests for summer coursework are reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Office of Student Affairs.
* Prerequisite Coursework: Check specific requirements and maximum allowable time elapsed since course at: http://www.uttyler.edu/pharmacy/admissions/prerequisites.php
* Exemption Requests: http://www.uttyler.edu/pharmacy/admissions/prerequisites.php

TEXAS CORE CURRICULUM COURSES
* The Texas Core Curriculum describes the general education requirements for all college students in Texas. Applicants who already have/will have a bachelor's degree (or higher) prior to entering the Pharm.D. program are not required to complete the Texas Core Curriculum. Additional information on the Texas Core Curriculum and specific coursework are available at http://www.uttyler.edu/pharmacy/admissions/core.php.

I would like to mark this section as done.

Yes

Supplemental Materials

Supplemental Requirements:

Does your institution require applicants to submit a supplemental application or supplemental materials directly to the institution and outside of PharmCAS?

Yes

Supplemental Application Fee:

Will your institution require a supplemental application fee?

Provide any additional information about the supplemental application, materials, or fee requirements:

The Supplemental Application is embedded into PharmCAS as a section called "Additional Questions". If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us at pharmacyadmissions@uttyler.edu

PCAT and Other Tests

Select the option that best describes the program’s PCAT policy:

Not Required or Considered

Minimum composite PCAT score considered:

N/A

Other Admission Tests:

Do you accept or require other admission tests? Do not include immunization requirement or other similar documentation requirements.

Observation Hours

Observation Hours Required:

Does your program require pharmacy observation hours?

Recommended, but not required

Evaluations (Letters of Reference)

Evaluations Required:

Are evaluations (letters of reference) required by your institution?

Yes

If yes, how many evaluations are required?

Three (3)

Please indicate your evaluation type requirements. Select all that apply.

Clergy: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Co-Worker: NOT ACCEPTED
Employer: ACCEPTED
Faculty Advisor: ACCEPTED
Family Member: NOT ACCEPTED
Friend: NOT ACCEPTED
Health Care Professional: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Pharmacist: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Politician: CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTED
Pre-Health Advisor: ACCEPTED
Professor (Liberal Arts): ACCEPTED
Professor (Math): ACCEPTED
Professor (Science): ACCEPTED
Supervisor: ACCEPTED
Teaching Assistant: NOT ACCEPTED

Committee Letters:

What is your college/school policy on committee letters?

Not accepted

Composite Letters:

What is your college/school policy on composite letters?

Not Accepted

Provide institution specific details regarding evaluations:

Letters of reference must be sent to PharmCAS by the application deadline. Letters from pharmacists with whom the candidate has had a working relationship, current, and past supervisors, and/or college faculty are strongly encouraged. Letters from family, friends, and business acquaintances will not be considered for admissions purposes.

Residency

Is preference given to state residents?

Is preference given to residents of other states?

International Applicants

Does your institution consider foreign citizens (excluding Canadian citizens)?

Yes

Select the citizenship types eligible for admission:

US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, US Temporary Residents, Canadian Citizens, Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa, Foreign (non-US) Citizens, Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)

Policy for accepting non-U.S. coursework (excluding study abroad):

Send a foreign transcript evaluation report (FTER) to PharmCAS

Other clarifying information, if necessary:

International applicants are considered to be those candidates who are not US citizens and not lawful permanent residents. International applicants may be considered for admission and may have additional requirements. The Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) requires all pharmacy students to submit a Social Security Number (SSN) when applying for their pharmacy intern license. Social security numbers are available to all US citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, and aliens who are authorized to work in the US. In order to obtain an SSN, the international applicant must be able to work within the US when the first professional year starts. Applicants with an F or J visa may be considered for admission to the Pharm.D. program. Applicants must also be eligible to work within the US and obtain a Social Security Number.

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?

Yes

If the TOEFL is required for non-native English speakers, provide additional details about the requirement below:

International students may be required to provide evidence of English proficiency. The TOEFL (or other assessments) must be completed within 2 years of expected entry into the program. See http://www.uttyler.edu/graduate/intl/intl-admissions/intl-proof-of-english-proficiency.php for more information regarding the TOEFL and other English Proficiency Assessments.

Interviews

Interview Format:

Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI)

Briefly describe your institution's interview process:

The College of Pharmacy uses the Multiple Mini-Interview format for the on-site interviews. Interviews include a variety of assessments, such as group exercises, a math assessment, and a writing assessment. For more information: https://www.uttyler.edu/pharmacy/admissions/

Link to institutional webpage for more detailed description:

https://www.uttyler.edu/pharmacy/admissions/

Accepted Applicants

Deposits:

Is a deposit required to hold an acceptee's place in the class?

Yes

Is the deposit refundable for any period of time?

Enter details on the deposit (e.g. amount) and deposit refund policies:

The admissions deposit is $200. When students start the PharmD program, the admissions deposit is applied to the first-semester tuition.

Date of first day of classes and/or matriculation for the next entering class:

August 24, 2020

Additional details for accepted applicants:

Participation in JumpStart during the summer before matriculation is expected for new students. Required orientation programming occurs the week prior to the start of classes for all PharmD students. CPR certification is provided during orientation.

Are accepted applicants required to have CPR certification prior to matriculation?

Background Checks and Drug Screenings

Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?

Yes

Is your institution participating in the PharmCAS-facilitated Drug Screening Service?

Yes